Veterans and rookies for the Indianapolis Colts will report for training camp on July 24th, with the first practice taking place on July 25th.
Between now and then I will be previewing the Colts’ 91-man roster with a look back at each player’s 2023 season, along with what’s ahead for 2024.
I’ll be going through the Colts’ roster alphabetically, so up next is defensive end Isaiah Land. To stay up to date with our other previews, be sure to head over to Colts Wire.
2023 Season Review
The Colts claimed Land off waivers following roster cutdowns last season after he was released by the Dallas Cowboys.
Defensively Land appeared in six games last season with the Colts, playing 31 total snaps. On those plays he recorded two pressures, one sack, and made four total tackles, including two run stops. Land also played 14 special teams snaps as well.
Land was an undrafted rookie in 2023 out of Florida A&M, and signed with Dallas following the draft. In his final two seasons, Land was dominant as a pass rusher, recording 90 pressures and a whopping 27 sacks. At 6-3 – 236 pounds, Land is on the lighter side for a defensive end.
Here is what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote about Land in his 2023 scouting report:
“Historically, a player with Land’s lack of mass and length would face an uphill battle trying to make it as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL, but his ability to threaten the pocket should generate interest from teams. Land is a very natural, instinctive rusher with the get-off, counters and fluidity to stress some tackles. He doesn’t have enough sand in his pants to hold up against the run and teams might try him as a 4-3 outside linebacker with sub-package rush ability off the edge. Land might need a year or two on a practice squad to continue to develop.”
2024 Season Preview
With the addition of Laiat Latu in the draft, an already deep defensive end position for the Colts has gotten even deeper. With Latu, Dayo Odeyingbo, Samson Ebukam, Kwity Paye, along with Tyquan Lewis just signing a two-year deal, there may not be any roster spots available.
However, given Land’s college production and upside, he will be a prime practice squad candidate as a developmental player in his second NFL season.